3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross

Race Information

56th ANNUAL 3 PEAKS CYCLO-CROSS
Sunday 30th September 2018

The 3 Peaks Cyclo-Cross is staged in the Yorkshire Dales National Park every year at the end of September. It is the toughest and biggest Cyclo-Cross event in the UK! What else can be said? Great spectacle. Unique event – well worth a visit even if you don’t take part! Excellent range of prizes.

Start and finish at Helwith Bridge, BD24 0EH, 2 miles south of Horton-in-Ribblesdale.

Start time
ALL RIDERS WILL START AT 9.30AM. Line up in estimated finish time order – signs will be on display.

Race distance
38 miles, of which 34 is rideable (20 cross and 18 road) and 5000 feet of climbing (see course details for further information).

Neutralised start
For the first 5.5km (led by the safety car) for safety reasons because of the nature of the local roads. This will be in conjunction with a rolling road closure.

Cyclo-Cross Bikes
Only competitors riding cyclo-cross bikes with drop handlebars will be allowed to take part. Mountain bikes (or any other type of two-wheeled transport) are not permitted and anyone who appears (in the opinion of the race officials) to contravene this rule will be disqualified and/or prevented from taking part in the race.

Certificates
Certificates will be awarded to competitors completing the course in the following times: Elite Class under 3 hours 30mins, 1st Class under 4 hours, 2nd Class under 5 hours, Merit all other finishers.

2018 Entry Fees
£60 British Cycling members (+£3 to non-members) plus optional donation to rescue and communications services. Entries are open on June 1st and close 10 days later. Follow the link to the SI Entries web page on the entry page of this website. Riders are encouraged to pre-register an account with SI Entries https://www.sientries.co.uk

Camping
If you prefer to camp you can use the finish field for only £3.00 per night – no campervans or cars on the field. Contact Martin Hanson to reserve your pitch – Email (preferrred) mal.helwithbridge@ribblenet.co.uk or tel. 01729 860422.

Little Stainforth campsite (a few miles from Helwith Bridge) is offering a £5 discount from list prices for 3PCX riders and their families on a 2 night stay, either Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun. Very convenient for a shower and bike wash after the race. www.knightstainforth.co.uk